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Ruined motor at 4,000 miles
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KOA789
Go Kart Champion
:thumbsup: It's a car, who cares. What matters is that your wife is safe and sound.
Call VW and see what they would be willing to do, otherwise, call your insurance company. Or call a local VW shop and go BT with beefed up internals for probably not too much more money.
If you do it hard enough you will go through the lock out feature.
There is no lockout on any forward gears. The resistance you feel when shifting into 1st is your synchros crying as they are pushed past their limits. Yes it's hard to do the shift, but if you are fast and shift hard like you are drag racing its possible.
Also, never shift to first while the car is moving, it's too much strain on the synchro and even the manual says to bring the car to a full stop before making the shift.
Also, never shift to first while the car is moving, it's too much strain on the synchro and even the manual says to bring the car to a full stop before making the shift.
Desert MVIGTI
Go Kart Champion
I just saw your thread about wanting to go stage 3+
Well since your motor needs to come apart anyway for a rebuild.... Might as well go stage 3+ or stage 4 since you have a good reason to get new forged internals.
Just tell the wife the motor and turbo is effed... So need to send the motor to APR for rebuild and turbo... Since she feels bad she won't say no.
Otoh I bet you knew your wife would money shift the engine so you can find a good reason to go stage 3 or 4... In that case... Well played
EXACTLY. "Money Shift" indeed. "Money Shift" = "Guilt free APR AWD Supercar" You are a Smooth Operating Ninja.
fraydknot
Passed Driver's Ed
Sorry to hear about the situation. But I would go the insurance route.With that being said. I do understand why you are being so sweet to your wife about this. It's called "FEAR".... If she can rip that stick into first at 60 mph, she can most likely rip your stick off. :fighting0030:
SwiftGTI
Go Kart Champion
This is a great attitude man. Good luck getting your car up and running again. :clap:
My engine knowledge ends at stage 3......what can you tell me about stage 4????? Who does the mods????? How much for the engine?????? What additional upgrades are required?????? Does the car need to be shipped to an installer????? Is reliability an issue? (My wife is no longer allowed to drive my stuff)
I would appreciate answers to any of these questions.....
Thanks
I would appreciate answers to any of these questions.....
Thanks
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Here is the part list from the VW Vortex Super Beetle page (essentially its a GolfR drivetrain swapped into a Beetle)
- APR Stage IV GTX Turbocharger System
- APR Boost Tap
- APR High Pressure Fuel Pump
- APR Low Pressure Fueling System
- APR Rail Pressure Release Valve
- APR Intercooler System
- APR Stage IV ECU Upgrade with ESP Delete
- APR Stage IV High Flow Head
- APR Stage IV High Flow Intake Manifold RF Delete
- APR Stage IV Low Pressure Fueling System
- APR Stage IV High Strength Coated Pistons & Wrist Pins
- APR Stage IV High Strength Connecting Rods & Bearings
- APR Stage IV Balanced Rotating Assembly
- APR RSC Turboback Exhaust System
- DXD Racing Stage III Clutch
- Volkswagen Racing Short Shifter
Essentially the majority of this stuff are things you are gonna need to replace on your motor because of the money shift...
If you want to go the cheap route just replace the head and valves as long as the pistons are ok... but since the engine is gonna be apart might as well go all in (that's essentially what I did when I screwed my engine from overheating... no it's ready for an APR Stage 3+ system)
http://www.vwvortex.com/features/project-cars/superbeetle/super-beetle-engine-work-begins/
As long as you know a good local installer should be fine. Lucky for me I have a good local shop out here in Socal that did my engine build 25,000 miles ago with many hard track days and the engine is running strong as ever. As long as everything is done right it will be reliable. My engine builder gave me a 2 year 10,000 mile warranty on their work. The good thing is that If I wanted to got stage 3+ on my car I know my engine can take it
If you don't know anyone local that is reliable, then just have APR do all the work to take out all the guess work just like in VW Vortex's SuperBeetle project. OTOH if you know a local VW/ Audi shop that wants to get their name out I bet you can work out a sponsorship with that shop on the labor since this will be one of 3 VW Golf R's (yours, APR's Golf R, and the VW Vortex SuperBeetle) in the country with a stage 4 setup.
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legandrex
Ready to race!
My dad did a 1-2-1 wide open in his 1989 vette back in the day. I was about 16 at the time and I'll never forget hearing the rear tires drag and rpm's maxing out on tach. No damage other than his pride. That sucks man not vw's fault though. My wife drives my car once in awhile and I have no fear of her doing something like I just cross my fingers she won't curb a wheel.
freedomgli
Passed Driver's Ed
I have no clue why anyone is suggesting you file an insurance claim to handle this. Fact is you don't have insurance coverage that will cover the mechanical abuse of your vehicle. The cost of any repairs is 100% on you.
legandrex
Ready to race!
Why not? It was an honest mistake/driver error. If you make a driving error and rear end someone or hit a tree you are able to make a claim....how is this any different?
littleazn248
Go Kart Champion
I only see two ways to approach this problem
1. Get the engine replaced with something either new or used.
2. Get APR to rebuild your engine and upgrade the hell out of it. 500hp
Either way its gonna be expensive and either way you'll be loosing your warranty. Like someone mentioned VW will play the blame game once they know what happened to the engine.
1. Get the engine replaced with something either new or used.
2. Get APR to rebuild your engine and upgrade the hell out of it. 500hp
Either way its gonna be expensive and either way you'll be loosing your warranty. Like someone mentioned VW will play the blame game once they know what happened to the engine.
freedomgli
Passed Driver's Ed
Simply put, no matter who your insurance company, your policy doesn't cover breakdowns due to mechanical misuse or abuse. Period. If you don't believe me, read the fine print of your own policy or contact your insurance company yourself.